Iphone 5 32GB white bought in Bangkok. Serial number color mis-match. serial number says should be black

Question

I just bought an Iphone 5 32GB from MBK in Bangkok Thailand.  Known for selling fakes.  This phone was sealed and feels and looks and functions as good as my other iphone 5 I have had for 2 years..It was cheaper than one with Thailand warranty because it comes with no warranty.  These are supposed to be imported directly from USA, Korea , Singapore or Hong Kong and are probably old stock now.   The issue I can't solve is that it is a 32GB white but the serial number checks out as a 32GB BLACK!  In all the websites I have checked, the serial number says the same thing.  The box says it is white and model MD636LL/A .  The websites also say that this model should be an AT&T orderded Iphone 5 32GB BLACK .  The white one is supposed to have the code MD637LL/A.  So something is not right of course. Apple would not make those mistakes.  But the phone, to the best of everything I have checked, is the real thing.  Any ideas out there on what's going on? its been driving me nuts.

Answer 1

It's also quite possible that it was hacked to unlock it from AT&T and will lock back to them when you next restore or update the operating system. That the box was sealed means nothing, since it's easy to reseal a box. You bought a used iPhone that was repaired or otherwise altered and which may have any number of issues and problems.
This is the sort of risk you take when you buy from unauthorized sources.
Regards.